For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,759 students in Ashland, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 150 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Ashland, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ashland, WI are Marengo Valley Elementary School, Lake Superior Elementary School and Ashland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ashland, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marengo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62408 State Hwy 112
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Lake Superior Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Ashland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Ashland, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7083
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7083
Gr: 3-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7083
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7083
Gr: 3-6
Richard I Bong Memorial Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
618 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-2363
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-2363
Gr: 7-8 | 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ashland, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Ashland, WI include Marengo Valley Elementary School, Lake Superior Elementary School and Ashland High School.
How many public schools are located in Ashland?
4 public schools are located in Ashland.
What percentage of students in Ashland go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Ashland are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashland include: Lake Superior Elementary School vs. Marengo Valley Elementary School, Marengo Valley Elementary School vs. Lake Superior Elementary School, Marengo Valley Elementary School vs. Ashland High School
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